With the LG Esteem, you get a handy slab of glass, metal, and plastic that can easily take care of most of your mobile computing needs. It’s more than just a phone, and it’s clearly not your average multimedia device. There are quite a number of models like it available with 4-inch screens, but it proves better than most of these similarly sized alternatives by having one very important feature: 4G LTE connectivity.
As you may already know, 4G LTE lets users enjoy the fastest mobile data connection speeds available. The Esteem supports it along with EV-DO Rev. 0 and Rev. A data, plus it works with CDMA networks such as those under MetroPCS in the US. It has a 4.3-inch 480x800 touchscreen display, 5MP camera, 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM, and 8GB internal storage. This can be upgraded further through a built-in microSD card slot, but there isn’t much that can be done about the paltry amount of RAM. This sometimes leads to a few hiccups during use, especially since the processor only runs on a single core.
The thing that most users like about the Esteem is the fact that it has a large touchscreen display so it’s easy to operate and it comes with all of today’s most important wireless features like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS with A-GPS. With its 1,500mAh battery, it offers 7 hours of talk time on a single charge. Its default OS is Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which stopped being impressive over a year ago.
It seems that LG worked hard in trying to find a balance with the Esteem. Consensus is that it worked.
Need to Know: LG Esteem
1. 4.3-inch 480x800 touchscreen display. (The Good)
2. Standard battery lasts up to 7 hours of talk time per charge. (The Good)
3. Processor only runs on a single core. (The Bad)
4. Older version of the Android software. (The Bad)
Prices (Where to Buy)
Common Questions
We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the LG Esteem user manual here.
LG backs up the Esteem with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Esteem has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact LG support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find LG's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
Resources
Manuals / User Guides
- LG Esteem Manual (PDF)
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